Updated at 6:40 PM CDT Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Tom Green Sheriffs Seeking Info on Sex Abuse Victims
The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in an ongoing child sex abuse case involving a former janitor employed by the Grape Creek Independent School District.
Sammy Ray Soto was arrested October 7 after the TGSO executed a search warrant at a residence on 45th Street for child sexual abuse materials. They found thousands of images and videos located in Soto’s possession.
Soto was arrested for the state felony charge of Possession of Child Pornography, the TGSO stated.
Since then, an additional federal charge has been issued, along with a U.S. Marshal hold.
During the investigation, several victims were identified and interviewed regarding “potential child molestation” and “other felony child sex crimes” that Soto is accused of committing in the early 2000s, according to TGSO.
In the early 2000s, Soto was a janitor at Grape Creek ISD and was a drummer in a local band, TGSO reported.
San Angelo Housing Authority to Offer Money Management Classes
The San Angelo Housing Authority is offering two classes at the Stephens Central Library designed to help low-income families manage their money and credit better.
Budgeting 101: 10am-11:30am
In this class, they’ll explore several different budgeting methods to help you stay on track financially and achieve your goals. Theye’ll also discuss various spending habits and explore strategies for adjusting your current behaviors to better align with your financial objectives.
Credit 101: 6pm-7:30pm
In Credit 101, they’ll cover the basics of credit, including who the credit bureaus are, how to read a credit report, what factors influence your credit score, and how to rebuild credit. You’ll also learn about your rights as a consumer when it comes to credit and reporting.
This is a Free event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily Lloyd at Galilee CDC by email newhomes@galileecdc.org or by phone 325-655-6700.
Chevron Donates $145K to Midland-Area Schools for STEM
Chevron is investing $145,000 in the Midland Independent School District to aid that group’s efforts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, in the district.
The Midland Education Foundation is proud to announce a significant investment of $145,000 from Chevron.
This will enable educators to create creative classroom experiments and inspire students through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
In addition to supporting STEM initiatives, the investment will also contribute to the professional development of school staff.